We love Mori Orthodontics! They are patient centered, concerned, caring, and friendly. No matter what our need (broken wire, popped bracket, tight schedule) the staff always address our needs promptly and efficiently. If all medical/dental practices were run like Mori Orthodontics life would be so much better! Unlike our other practitioners, we rarely wait more than 5 minutes to be seen and are in/out efficiently every time. Plus, you always know what treatment occurred and patient expectations until the next appointment.

We just joined the Mori Orthodontics family. His price was reasonable and he treated my daughter with a compassion that I had not seen at any of the other estimates we had gotten. She just had her first appointment after getting her braces on. I got the date mixed up and we didn’t actually have an appointment for that day. The lady at the desk said it was no big deal and to hang on just one second. She left and came back out and said that they could squeeze my daughter in right then. Talk about customer service. I have 3 more kids at home who will all need braces soon and we will be lifelong customers of Dr. Mori. Thank you for going above and beyond when you certainly didn’t have too.

Why You May Need Teeth Extracted

CREATING A BEAUTIFUL SMILE through orthodontic treatment often requires that certain teeth be extracted. We’re sharing the following information to help you better understand why this is done.

When Might An Extraction Be Necessary?

If teeth are too crowded it can be hard to straighten your smile using braces. Removing certain teeth can make room for the other teeth to move into better positions.

To help fix an over or underbite. Removing teeth can be one step in the process of aligning a patient’s upper and lower jaw—and it’s less intrusive than jaw surgery.

To help with protruding lips. If a patient’s upper teeth stick out, extracting teeth on the sides can help them move backwards and can improve the appearance of the lip.

Two Video Examples Of Why Tooth Extraction Is Sometimes Necessary

Why A Patient’s Age Matters

Extractions are less common for young patients because children are still growing and its hard to gauge the impact of teeth removal on their appearance. Their continuing growth also provides alternative ways to shape their smile.

Who Removes The Teeth?

Although there are other oral health professionals with training in extraction, it’s usually done by an oral surgeon. You can call us to learn more about how we handle extractions.

During And After The Procedure

The extraction of bicuspids and other teeth (not including wisdom teeth) is relatively simple. With the help of anesthetics and medication, the pain is minimal during and after. The procedure can be as quick as 20 minutes! Once you’re home, just make sure to eat soft foods and avoid using a straw.

We hope this information was helpful. If you have any additional questions about extractions or orthodontic treatment, please call us or message us on Facebook.

Hello Mrs. Walsh, thanks so much for your comment! Dr. Mori said he is glad you enjoyed the blog post! I’m a visual learner too so I totally get what you mean! Pictures and videos are so great for making things easy to understand! Thanks again for your response :)